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TechInAfrica – TECNO Mobile has recently launched its latest 3G smart feature phone, T901 which is powered by KaiOS. This partnership is a significant step for both companies to provide affordable smart feature phone for users. It is reported that the T901 will be available in three options: black, gold, and blue.
Stephen Ha, Managing Director of TECNO Mobile, said: “With the arrival of T901 powered by KaiOS, users gain access to apps such as WhatsApp, YouTube, Google Maps, and others on an affordable TECNO smart feature phone for the first time. The phone also supports GPS, Wi-Fi, and 3G, with significant network speed growth and better anti-signal interference performance as well as faster signal reception in call mode than those in 2G. T901 also comes equipped with the Google Assistant, allowing users to operate the device with their voice. With all these features, TECNO is practicing our commitment to allowing the consumers to reach beyond their current limitations and uncover a world of possibilities.”
In addition to Ha’s statement, Sebastian Codeville, CEO of KaiOS Technologies said that the partnership is a milestone for both TECNO and KaiOS. Codeville added, “The digital divide in Africa remains large, and we’re thrilled to be working side-by-side with TECNO to eliminate it. Visit any African city and you will understand how important TECNO is on the continent, with stores on nearly every corner; we can’t wait to see the KaiOS-enabled T901 show up in all of these outlets.”
The T901 is available with a 2.4-inch QVGA display with 240×320 pixel resolution. It hybrid dual-SIM slot that supports for two SIM cards as well as 512MB and 256MB memory. Meanwhile, for the power supply, the smart feature phone is equipped with a 1900mAh battery. In terms of camera, the T901 has a front and a rear camera with a built-in flashlight that is useful as lighting for producing clearer photos in the dark environments.
KaiOS enables a new category of affordable smart feature phones that require limited memory, while at the same time also offering rich user experience. They support 3G and 4G/LTE, Wi-Fi, GPS, and NFC. In additions, there are also popular apps and services such as WhatsApp, the Google Assistant, Facebook, YouTube, and Google Maps, an apps store called the KaiStore.
About TECNO Mobile:
Established in 2006, TECNO Mobile (www.TECNO-Mobile.com) is a premium smartphone brand from TRANSSION Holdings. Upholding the brand essence of “Expect More”, TECNO is committed to giving the masses access to the latest technology at accessible prices, allowing the consumers to reach beyond their current limitations and uncover a world of possibilities. TECNO understands the needs of consumers from different markets and provides them with localized innovations across a product portfolio featuring smartphones, tablets, and feature phones. It is a major global player with presence in around 50 emerging markets across the world. In 2017, TECNO achieved a sales volume of more than 43 million units. TECNO Mobile is also the Official Tablet and Handset Partner of Manchester City Football Club. For more information, please visit www.TECNO-Mobile.com.
About KaiOS Technologies:
KaiOS Technologies (www.KaiOSTech.com) powers an ecosystem of affordable digital products and services and exists to empower people around the world through technology. Its flagship product, KaiOS, is the leading mobile operating system for smart feature phones with more than 100 million devices shipped in over 100 countries. Kai’s mission is to open up new possibilities for individuals, organizations, and societies by bringing mobile connectivity to the billions of people without internet in emerging markets, as well as providing those in established markets with an alternative to smartphones. KaiOS is based on HTML5 and other open web technologies. Devices running on the platform require limited memory, while still offering a rich user experience through access to apps like WhatsApp, the Google Assistant, YouTube, Facebook, Google Maps, and Twitter.
